Jaipur: Rajasthan AAG appointment controversy reached the Supreme Court, where the court dismissed a plea challenging the appointment of advocate Padmesh Mishra as Additional Advocate General (AAG) for Rajasthan. Padmesh Mishra is the son of sitting Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra. The apex court upheld the earlier Rajasthan High Court decision that had validated the appointment, bringing an end to the legal challenge.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Rajasthan AAG Appointment
The Supreme Court on August 31 dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Padmesh Mishra as Rajasthan’s Additional Advocate General.
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The case was heard by a Bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M. Pancholi. The Bench refused to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court judgment that had earlier upheld the appointment.
Who Is Padmesh Mishra
Padmesh Mishra is the son of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, who currently serves as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. His appointment as Additional Advocate General for Rajasthan became the subject of legal scrutiny after a petition questioned the decision of the state government.
Why Was The Rajasthan AAG Appointment Challenged
According to reports, the petitioner argued that the Rajasthan government had amended its litigation policy and appointed Padmesh Mishra despite him allegedly not meeting the usual requirement of ten years of legal practice.
The challenge claimed that the appointment was inconsistent with the state’s policy framework governing appointments of law officers.
Rajasthan High Court Had Earlier Upheld Rajasthan AAG Appointment
Before reaching the Supreme Court, the matter was heard by the Rajasthan High Court. A Single Judge dismissed the petition on February 4, 2025. The High Court held that the State Government had the authority under Clause 14.8 of its litigation policy to appoint a person to such a post after considering relevant experience and suitability.
Court Found No Arbitrariness
The Rajasthan High Court also rejected the challenge to Clause 14.8 itself. The court found no evidence showing that the provision was arbitrary or that the government had exercised its powers improperly while making the appointment.
Supreme Court Affirms High Court View
The Supreme Court’s decision effectively confirms the Rajasthan High Court’s interpretation of the state’s litigation policy. By dismissing the plea, the apex court allowed Padmesh Mishra’s appointment as Additional Advocate General to continue without any legal obstacle.
What Is An Additional Advocate General
An Additional Advocate General is a senior law officer appointed by a state government to represent it before courts and provide legal advice on important matters. The position plays a significant role in handling litigation involving the state government.
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FAQs
Padmesh Mishra is an advocate and the son of Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra. He was appointed as Additional Advocate General for Rajasthan.
The Supreme Court found no reason to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court judgment that had upheld the appointment under the state’s litigation policy.
The petition challenged whether Padmesh Mishra’s appointment complied with the Rajasthan government’s litigation policy and eligibility requirements for the post of Additional Advocate General.
